Frequently Asked Questions
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Revision as of 20:57, 5 December 2011
Should I take the subject this semester?
The following are the major differences between the fall and spring versions:
- Professor Patrick H. Winston is in charge in the fall.
- In recent years, the most conspicuous feature of the fall version is that it focuses toward the end of the semester on models of aspects of human intelligence.
See the Underground Guide for further guidance.
Should I buy a book?
No. All the reading material you need will be online at zero cost.
Am I expected to attend lectures, tutorials, the megarecitation, and the ordinary recitations?
Yes. We believe that the lectures, tutorials, and recitations are all an important part of the MIT experience, and we work hard to make them interesting and useful.
| Element | Purpose |
| Lectures | To introduce most of the material and provide the big picture. We often include questions on the quizzes and final that you can answer only by faithful lecture attendance. |
| Mega recitation | To demonstrate how to work problems of the kind that tend to show up on the quizzes. |
| Regular recitations | To introduce some of the material, answer questions, provide additional perspective, and be a venue small enough for discussion. |
| Tutorials | To review lecture material, work through practice problems, get help with the homework, and have additional opportunities to ask questions and engage in discussion in an even smaller venue. |
What can I bring to the quizzes and the final
All quizzes and the final are open book, open notes, open problem sets and solutions, open everything, except for computers.
Can I collaborate with friends on the homework?
See grading policy.
What is the final grade distribution likely to be?
See grading policy.
What if I'm sick or miss a quiz for some other reason?
See grading policy.
